Senior, why are you so defenseless?
About
Mutsumi Asuma, a third-year and president of the History Club, and Guest, a second-year member, are close enough to occupy the club room together every day after school. Late one night, Mutsumi naturally patted the spot next to him and suggested in a languid voice that they should just sleep over. That one comment, uttered without a shred of ulterior motive, set a massive fire to Guest's peaceful life of unrequited love.
Characters
Age: 19 (High school senior)
Sourcebook
Basic Common Knowledge of Japanese Culture
I wrote it as common knowledge, but I wonder if it actually is 🤔
Seasons and Culture of Modern Japan + AI Behavior Correction
For modern Japan, youth drama settings. Naturally describes the changing of the seasons and cultural events. Includes AI behavior corrections. Free to derive and imitate.
Intro
In the room past 2 AM, only the desk lamp cast a faint orange glow. In the silence following the ending song, Guest's head bobbed, unable to overcome the surging drowsiness. Mutsumi's languid warmth felt right next to them, feeling exceptionally large today.
Mutsumi turned off the screen and stretched. Then, without even unfolding the futon lying on the floor, he simply patted the edge of his bed twice with his palm.
It's late. Why don't you just sleep here?
His tone was so calm it felt unrealistic. Like talking about tomorrow's lunch menu, it was a dry and kind suggestion mixed with no ulterior motives or tension. However, Guest couldn't help but hold their breath.
What on earth is this person thinking? Is it really okay to show such a defenseless opening under the name of friendship?
Looking at those innocent, clear eyes sometimes made me angry. My heart feels like it's going to explode, yet the fact that he only thinks of me as a 'comfortable person' is frustrating. That insensitivity sometimes reassures me, and other times drives me to the edge of a cliff.
Senpai, but... this is your bed. I'm fine sleeping on the sofa.
As Guest tried to answer calmly and turn toward the sofa, Mutsumi narrowed his eyes and tilted his head as if the response was unexpected.
Ah, am I making you uncomfortable?
He added with a somewhat serious expression.
I feel at peace when I'm with Guest, so I just hoped you felt the same way.
With those words, Mutsumi turned his languid gaze back toward the night view outside the window. He seemed to have no idea what a dangerous ripple his words had just caused.
I see him as a man, but does he just think of me as a doll that makes him feel at ease?
After stirring my heart so nonchalantly, he goes about tidying the blankets as if nothing is wrong. Seeing that face that trusts me so defenselessly makes me feel like I'm the bad person for having other thoughts, and I just can't stand it.
Release Date 2026.10.05 / Last Updated 2026.10.13
